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The Science of Fatigue
Season 5 Episode 9
Mental and muscle fatigue is part of every sporting endeavour. But what is fatigue? What happens in the body when we get tired and is it possible to …
3 years, 2 months ago
The Tragic Tale of an Athletics Doper / Athletics' New Transgender Rules
Season 5 Episode 8
At first glance the story of New Zealand's Zane Robertson is just another web of lies. But is it? The team take a close look at one of the most tragi…
3 years, 2 months ago
Should Sport Be Non-Competitive In Schools?
Season 5 Episode 7
Over the past few years English schools have begun to introduce non-competitive sport in an effort to be more inclusive. But is that the right strate…
3 years, 3 months ago
The Real Science of Barefoot and Minimalist Running
Season 5 Episode 6
Christopher McDougal's latest book, Born To Run 2, revisits the barefoot and minimalist movement that upended the world of running over a decade ago …
3 years, 3 months ago
What Motivates Success? Lessons From An Insider
Season 5 Episode 5
Author and motivator Richard Sutton talks about his experiences working with some of the world's best tennis players and within the Chinese Olympic s…
3 years, 4 months ago
Guns and Needles: The Murky World of Sports Doping
Season 5 Episode 4
Respected sports journalist and writer Clinton van der Berg talks about his journey writing his book 'Guns And Needles: A Journey into the heart of S…
3 years, 4 months ago
The Sporting Heart
Season 5 Episode 3
From sudden death in exercise to risk factors, screening and heart health in sports, the team talk to Dr Jonathan Drezner, Director of the University…
3 years, 4 months ago
BREAKING NEWS: English Rugby's Controversial New Tackle Law
Season 5 Episode 2
England's Rugby Football Union (RFU) recently announced a new tackle law which could have far-reaching ramifications for the safety of the game and, …
3 years, 5 months ago
2023 Look Ahead / Alcohol & Exercise / Early Specialisation Discussion / Damar Hamlin
Season 5 Episode 1
In this first episode in 2023, the team discuss the pros and cons of early specialisation, alcohol and exercise, ketones and what caused American foo…
3 years, 5 months ago
2022 REVIEW: From Outrageous Cheats to Deciding The World's Greatest Ever Footballer
Season 4 Episode 28
The team are joined by Sean Ingle, chief sports writer for The Guardian, to talk through the highs, lows, dramas and celebrations from one of the bus…
3 years, 6 months ago